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Post by freecharlie on Nov 2, 2017 1:04:31 GMT
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 2, 2017 1:17:29 GMT
Marking my spot..... I'm going away for 5 days so I will be posting when I get back. I'm looking forward to seeing what others try.
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Post by Linda on Nov 2, 2017 1:37:57 GMT
I tried a new recipe on Monday - I did leave out the sun-dried tomatoes since I already know that no one here likes them. blog.myfitnesspal.com/mediterranean-chicken-meatballs/I liked the recipe, DH said it was okay. DD17 managed to choke down two meatballs and DD11 nibbled on one and declared it inedible...about par for the course here. Probably not something that'll end up in regular rotation but I'll make it again occasionally. I served with pita pockets and a cucumber-yophurt salad - neither of which my daughters bothered with trying - and applesauce (which was apparently what they had for dinner) |
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Post by Linda on Nov 2, 2017 1:39:50 GMT
one thing I've been doing that seems to be working for me is that when people share links to a recipe that looks good to me, I bookmark it and when I make my menu, I look through the bookmarks and pick one or two to try that week. If we like it, I then save the recipe to a Word doc in my cookbook folder and print out a copy for my binder, and then delete the bookmark. If we didn't like it enough to have again, I just delete the bookmark.
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Post by Belle on Nov 2, 2017 1:45:09 GMT
DD's birthday is tomorrow and she requested rice crispy treats for her birthday cake. I decided to try Smitten Kitchen's Browned Butter version of RCT's. They turned out so gooey and delicious. I have always microwaved the marshmallows but after following this recipe for stove top melting of the marshmallows, I will never microwave again. Here is a link to the original recipe - smittenkitchen.com/2009/11/salted-brown-butter-crispy-treats/I made the recipe as written. |
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Post by leannec on Nov 2, 2017 18:59:06 GMT
I made Garlic Tomato Basil Chicken last night ... it was really good ... dh and I gobbled it up ... it is very garlicky though so be prepared for that  |
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 2, 2017 19:02:24 GMT
I'm marking my spot, too. I'll jump in when I figure out some new recipes. Thank you for starting this thread freecharlie. |
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Post by Linda on Nov 3, 2017 14:43:04 GMT
I have three new recipes (2 main, 1 side) on my menu for the coming week - yay!
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Post by perumbula on Nov 3, 2017 15:43:23 GMT
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Post by lucyg on Nov 3, 2017 15:53:50 GMT
I just now saw this thread. Thank you! Later on I'll post the new recipe I tried earlier this week ... it was still October, but almost November.  |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 3, 2017 15:55:44 GMT
If you talked about this idea in a different thread, I must have missed it- but this is a great idea! I'm on my own at home for the next couple weeks (my boyfriend just started doing over-the-road truck driving), and I need to do actual 'cooking' rather than just eating frozen dinners or frozen pizza, like I have been doing. I have a few ideas from the slow cooker thread, and hopefully I can do some meal prep and cooking over the weekend. (those Mediterranean chicken meatballs sound good, but I can never get ground chicken / turkey to not be too dry.)
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Post by desertgirl on Nov 3, 2017 16:31:16 GMT
Thank you for starting the thread and building community in the pod.
I am going to make a quinoa dish this weekend. I'll post about it after we eat it. Not big fans of quinoa, and I usually eat it in soup where it is disguised. Also using yellow bell peppers in the dish, something that is also new for us around here.
Happy Cooking and hopefully, Happy Eating!
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Post by Linda on Nov 3, 2017 16:49:34 GMT
If you talked about this idea in a different thread, I must have missed it- but this is a great idea! I'm on my own at home for the next couple weeks (my boyfriend just started doing over-the-road truck driving), and I need to do actual 'cooking' rather than just eating frozen dinners or frozen pizza, like I have been doing. I have a few ideas from the slow cooker thread, and hopefully I can do some meal prep and cooking over the weekend. (those Mediterranean chicken meatballs sound good, but I can never get ground chicken / turkey to not be too dry.) they were a little dryer than beef meatballs but I think all the parsley helped a bit to keep them moist, the tomatoes I omited might have helped as well. I do prefer chicken to turkey myself. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 3, 2017 16:51:07 GMT
Also using yellow bell peppers in the dish, something that is also new for us around here. I like buying yellow, orange, and red bell peppers when they have them for a decent price. They all do have differing levels of sweetness, which change the flavor profile of the dish. (what I do sometimes with different colored peppers and with onions is buy them when they're a good price, chop them up, and freeze them chopped. Unless I need them raw, like in a salad, I'm usually sauteing them to use in a recipe anyway, so it doesn't matter that they were frozen.) |
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Post by Linda on Nov 3, 2017 16:52:42 GMT
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Post by MsKnit on Nov 3, 2017 17:40:54 GMT
Thank you for starting the thread and building community in the pod. I am going to make a quinoa dish this weekend. I'll post about it after we eat it. Not big fans of quinoa, and I usually eat it in soup where it is disguised. Also using yellow bell peppers in the dish, something that is also new for us around here. Happy Cooking and hopefully, Happy Eating! Meatless? We have a stuffed pepper (green) recipe that uses quinoa. It is amazing! It has cheese on it. Dh is WFPB, so he omits in on part of the dish. I'm vegetarian for now, so the mozzarella is good to go. The quinoa mixture is my favorite...who needs the green peppers. LOL! |
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Post by MsKnit on Nov 3, 2017 17:43:55 GMT
This sounds delicious! I am quite partial to cauliflower, though. It's nice to hear someone else say they eat the whole head of cauliflower. I always feel guilty because it seems overly indulgent. Yet, it is the only thing I am eating. |
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Post by Linda on Nov 3, 2017 17:56:19 GMT
This sounds delicious! I am quite partial to cauliflower, though. It's nice to hear someone else say they eat the whole head of cauliflower. I always feel guilty because it seems overly indulgent. Yet, it is the only thing I am eating. I'm the only one who likes cauliflower at my house - I'm hoping that roasting it will encourage others to eat some also...but I'll quite likely end up with most of it myself. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 3, 2017 19:43:25 GMT
This is not really a recipe, but I had this dish at a restaurant and tried to re-create it at home.
This is the description from the restaurant
ARTICHOKE FARFALLE
Sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped parsley and crushed red pepper topped with romano cheese
This is how I made it at home from ingredients I had on hand. It came out pretty good actually.
Cook farfalle according to directions. Heat EV Olive Oil and some butter in a skillet. Sautee a can of quartered artichokes (in water, not oil), minced garlic, roasted red peppers, red pepper flakes and a handful of pine nuts until heated through and the artichokes are starting to turn color. Toss pasta with artichoke mixture, add grated Parmesan Cheese and finely chopped parsley.
I added the Pine Nuts because when I had it at the restaurant I thought it needed a "crunch". You can adjust the heat (taste not temp) with the amount of red pepper flakes you add. And I didn't have sun-dried tomatoes or Romano, but had a jar of roasted red peppers and Parm.
It was our no meat night but I think it would be good if you wanted add some cooked chicken.
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Post by psiluvu on Nov 3, 2017 21:51:37 GMT
Great thread! I tried this last night. slow cooker cashew chicken Next time I would use a little less soy sauce it was a little too strong of an aftertaste but I would definitely make it again |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 3, 2017 22:09:32 GMT
What a great idea for a thread. I'm always up for a new recipe to try. I'll contribute THIS RECIPE for pork tenderloin with a seasoned rub. I made it the other night and it was really delicious. For sides, I roasted butternut squash and made balsamic brussels sprouts. I like the way the browned butter honey garlic chicken recipe that perumbula shared sounds. I'll definitely be trying that one. |
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Post by johnnysmom on Nov 3, 2017 22:22:02 GMT
I made this Monday because we had leftover bbq chicken breasts we had to eat up: www.rockrecipes.com/bbq-chicken-pasta-bakeThe audience: dh: meat/potatoes guy ds16: will eat anything that doesn't eat him first ds7: would rather be eaten alive than eat anything other than plain carbs me: hate to cook Modifications: 1.5x'd the recipe but it made a lot and I didn't really need to for us that night. Probably would have made good leftovers but since the meat already was left over I tossed the rest. Used yellow onion because I forgot to buy red. Used a little less pepper flakes (about 1/2t instead of 3/4) Used canned corn/beans Verdict: dh: use less tomatoes and more bbq sauce next time ds16: liked it, ok to repeat ds7: the noodles with only butter were delicious, didn't even like the smell of the dish  me: relatively easy, good way to use up leftovers, a touch spicy (I did use Baby Ray's Sweet & Spicy BBQ sauce) I'll make it again sometime but not a "gotta have it" recipe. |
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Post by Yoki on Nov 3, 2017 23:01:21 GMT
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Post by lucyg on Nov 4, 2017 2:17:57 GMT
Here is what I made earlier this week: Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Someone had posted it in the dinner thread and I borrowed it. Really good. I've always had trouble getting the meat in beef stroganoff tender enough, but doing it in the crockpot really did the trick. Now I did make a bunch of minor changes but I'm sure the recipe is fantastic with or without the changes. I used London broil (top round? I think) instead of whatever meat it called for, because that was what I had. And because I have a Ninja cooker rather than a standard crockpot, I browned the meat and veggies in the Ninja, then took them out and mixed/cooked the sauce in the Ninja, then added them back in. I added the mushrooms (already browned) toward the end of the cooking time, as suggested. Will definitely make again. |
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Post by ModChick on Nov 4, 2017 2:26:53 GMT
Absolutely love this idea and will try some out and hopefully have something to add in the future.
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Post by alexa11 on Nov 4, 2017 3:08:12 GMT
Great thread! I tried this last night. slow cooker cashew chicken Next time I would use a little less soy sauce it was a little too strong of an aftertaste but I would definitely make it again I looked at this recipe today because I was trying to find something quick to throw into the slow cooker with chicken- no cashews- but glad to know that it's good. |
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Post by jumperhop on Nov 4, 2017 4:16:36 GMT
My DH family is coming to my house for thanksgiving and I want to make BF's Italian beef sandwiches the day before thanksgiving. So tomorrow I am doing to try out the recipe and see how it goes.
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Post by Suziee2 on Nov 4, 2017 13:55:21 GMT
I made these last weekend and both are great. Slow Cooker Corned Beef - I used apple cider instead of apple juice because that's what I had. So good and tender and juicy. I added cabbage and new potatoes too. Great dinner and great leftover corned beef for sandwiches. Will be my new way to make it from now on. Who knew apple cider could make such a nice difference. Mexican Chocolate Snickerdoodles - these turned out quite nice. Only made about 2 dozen small cookies. The heat slowly creeps up on you. Underbaked them a bit. I dunked the last one in coffee this morning.  |
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Post by sudie on Nov 4, 2017 16:03:29 GMT
Great thread! I tried this last night. slow cooker cashew chicken Next time I would use a little less soy sauce it was a little too strong of an aftertaste but I would definitely make it again This sounds great, but when I click on the link it says "oops, not found". Is there an updated link for this recipe? I'm still looking for a new recipe I will try this week. I will post when I have made it. Thanks for this thread! I love getting new recipe ideas. |
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Post by conchita on Nov 4, 2017 16:22:38 GMT
Wonderful! Thanks for getting the thread started freecharlie! I am in desperate need of new dinner recipes. Gonna try a couple linked in this thread. I will return with a verdict after making them. For now I will share one of our dinner favorites that doesn't take long to make. I usually skip the pan frying portion called for in the recipe. What I do is use some canola oil in the baking pan that helps to crisp up the skin as it bakes in the oven. Also, the mustard isn't an overpowering flavor for those that hate mustard. A light coating and it adds the right amount of zest. Panko Crusted Salmon |
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